Patents Assigned to Ilsco Corporation
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Patent number: 10381183Abstract: A power distribution assembly which may be a fuse clip or a switch includes a lug mounted to a block in association with a spring clip which confronts one side of the lug. A portion of the spring clip is mounted to the block and an upper spring arm of the clip is positioned on one side of the lug. The lug is mounted to the block and includes a downwardly projecting tang which is inserted through a slot in the bottom portion of the assembly to thereby couple the spring arm to the lug and block and to receive the end of the fuse or a blade between the spring arm and the lug.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventor: Thomas M. Sweeney
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Publication number: 20180144899Abstract: A power distribution assembly which may be a fuse clip or a switch includes a lug mounted to a block in association with a spring clip which confronts one side of the lug. A portion of the spring clip is mounted to the block and an upper spring arm of the clip is positioned on one side of the lug. The lug is mounted to the block and includes a downwardly projecting tang which is inserted through a slot in the bottom portion of the assembly to thereby couple the spring arm to the lug and block and to receive the end of the fuse or a blade between the spring arm and the lug.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Ilsco CorporationInventor: Thomas M. Sweeney
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Patent number: 9929477Abstract: A torque limited screw is used to secure a conductor to an electrical connector. The screw has a torque limiting feature between a head and a body of the screw which must be overcome by force to break the head free from the screw body. The screw assembly includes a threaded body configured to be releasably coupled to a coupling portion of the connector. A head of the screw assembly is joined to the body via a neck portion which under a specified torque applied to the head fractures to break the head away from the body seated in the connector and securing the conductor. In one embodiment, the screw includes a plate spaced from and coupled to the threaded body for contacting the conductor. The plate is rotatable relative to the threaded body when the threaded body is coupled to the coupling portion of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventors: Michael W. Beiler, Eric D. Besterman, Stephen M. Jackson, Alan Merritt, Philip G. Reed, Richard L. Shank, Thomas M. Sweeney, Carl J. Taylor
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Publication number: 20180006399Abstract: An electrical connector adapted for portable power distribution systems and other applications in various embodiments includes a versatile lug which may be selectively and repeatedly coupled to a stranded or other conductor and mounted and re-mounted on a bus bar or other mounting surface via a variety of attachment features on the lug. The lug offers numerous ways to attach it to a power bus and is designed for thousands of installations and re-installations each requiring the appropriate torque on the connector rather than a few such installations for which a known connector is designed and rated. The attachment features included in various embodiments of the lug connector allow for horizontal, vertical, side by side and edge clamping among other mounting configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicants: Ilsco Corporation, Power Temp Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kent K. Mc Lemore, Thomas H. Quinn, JR., Thomas M. Sweeney
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Patent number: 9822955Abstract: A mast lighting system of the type including at least one mast having a proximate end and an opposite distal end, the distal end capable of supporting an electrical component and the proximate end mounted to a foundation that has at least a portion extending into the ground, an electrical cable within the mast connecting the electrical component to a distribution component assembly through a breakaway electrical connector, and a power source connected to the distribution component assembly. The breakaway electrical connector including a fuse in a first part and a fuse clip in a second part forming the breakaway connection between the two parts of the electrical connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventor: Stephen K. Mayo
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Publication number: 20170194770Abstract: A bus bar for electrical power distribution may be an elongated extruded metal bar having slots extending the entire length thereof. The slots may be of T-shape cross section, each with the channel opening through a face of the bar. Bolts are arranged with their heads captured in, and slidable along the length of the slots to any desired position. The bolts may have threaded stems which extend from the head through the channel of the T-slot in which its head is disposed and beyond that face of the bar through which the associated T-slot opens. Each stem is adapted to threadably receive a nut for clamping, supporting or connecting lugs to the bar. The bus bars can be mounted on insulating support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Ilsco CorporationInventors: Stephen M. Jackson, Thomas M. Sweeney
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Patent number: 9698578Abstract: A bus bar for electrical power distribution may be an elongated extruded metal bar having slots extending the entire length thereof. The slots may be of T-shape cross section, each with the channel opening through a face of the bar. Bolts are arranged with their heads captured in, and slidable along the length of the slots to any desired position. The bolts may have threaded stems which extend from the head through the channel of the T-slot in which its head is disposed and beyond that face of the bar through which the associated T-slot opens. Each stem is adapted to threadably receive a nut for clamping, supporting or connecting lugs to the bar. The bus bars can be mounted on insulating support members.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventors: Stephen M. Jackson, Thomas M. Sweeney
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Publication number: 20160322715Abstract: A torque limited screw is used to secure a conductor to an electrical connector. The screw has a torque limiting feature between a head and a body of the screw which must be overcome by force to break the head free from the screw body. The screw assembly includes a threaded body configured to be releasably coupled to a coupling portion of the connector. A head of the screw assembly is joined to the body via a neck portion which under a specified torque applied to the head fractures to break the head away from the body seated in the connector and securing the conductor. In one embodiment, the screw includes a plate spaced from and coupled to the threaded body for contacting the conductor. The plate is rotatable relative to the threaded body when the threaded body is coupled to the coupling portion of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: Ilsco CorporationInventors: Michael W. Beiler, Eric D. Besterman, Stephen M. Jackson, Alan Merritt, Philip G. Reed, Richard L. Shank, Thomas M. Sweeney, Carl J. Taylor
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Publication number: 20160204541Abstract: A mast lighting system of the type including at least one mast having a proximate end and an opposite distal end, the distal end capable of supporting an electrical component and the proximate end mounted to a foundation that has at least a portion extending into the ground, an electrical cable within the mast connecting the electrical component to a distribution component assembly through a breakaway electrical connector, and a power source connected to the distribution component assembly. The breakaway electrical connector including a fuse in a first part and a fuse clip in a second part forming the breakaway connection between the two parts of the electrical connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Ilsco CorporationInventor: Stephen K. Mayo
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Publication number: 20120222718Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) panel and rack grounding connector may be constructed of a one piece extruded aluminum body. The body may have two extruded openings configured to accept a ground wire at one end and a PV panel or rack flange at the other. Both openings may have extruded serrations to pierce oxidation on the wire end and anodized plating on the PV panel or rack end. Stainless steel or other screws are provided on each end of the connector for securing the wire and panel, respectively, to the connector and to prevent corrosion. The connector may be asymmetric in that the opening on one end for the ground wire is a different shape than the opening on the opposite end for the PV panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: ILSCO CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas M. Sweeney
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Patent number: 7699669Abstract: A screw assembly for use with an electrical connector securing a conductor includes a threaded body configured to be releasably coupled to a coupling portion of the connector. A contacting structure includes a plate spaced from the threaded body and has a flat contacting surface configured for contacting the conductor. The plate is coupled to the threaded body. The plate is rotatable relative to the threaded body when the threaded body is coupled to the coupling portion of the connector. The plate is restricted from movement away from said threaded body when the threaded body is not coupled to the coupling portion of the connector. A spacer may be positioned between the plate and the threaded body and is configured to urge the plate away from the threaded body.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Sweeney, Kevin Jenkins
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Patent number: 7625252Abstract: A submersible electrical connector intended for use in a power distribution network permits a metal to stripped metal conductor connection to be visually inspected and verified by the installer while eliminating many opportunities for human error present with existing connectors. The connector in one embodiment includes a generally cup or dome-shaped enclosure which is preferably transparent. An open end of the enclosure mates with an upper seal body and a connector plate has a number of apertures adapted to receive the bare metal ends of conductors or wires inserted through the upper seal body. Each aperture in the connector has an associated set screw for securing the conductor thereto. A molded seal member is adapted to mate with the upper seal body and to provide a water-tight connection when mated with the enclosure. The seal member has a number of seal ducts each aligned with one of the apertures in the connector.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventors: Jeffrey T. Flynn, William E. Smith, Bill Wolins
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Publication number: 20090176416Abstract: A submersible electrical connector intended for use in a power distribution network permits a metal to stripped metal conductor connection to be visually inspected and verified by the installer while eliminating many opportunities for human error present with existing connectors. The connector in one embodiment includes a generally cup or dome-shaped enclosure which is preferably transparent. An open end of the enclosure mates with an upper seal body and a connector plate has a number of apertures adapted to receive the bare metal ends of conductors or wires inserted through the upper seal body. Each aperture in the connector has an associated set screw for securing the conductor thereto. A molded seal member is adapted to mate with the upper seal body and to provide a water-tight connection when mated with the enclosure. The seal member has a number of seal ducts each aligned with one of the apertures in the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: ILSCO CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey T. Flynn, William E. Smith, Bill Wolins
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Publication number: 20090163087Abstract: A connector for connecting a transformer stud with at least one conductor includes first and second opposed end faces, with each of the faces respectively including first and second ports configured to receive the stud therethrough. A central bore extends from at least the first port for receiving the stud therein. The connector includes a plurality of channels oriented transverse to the central bore with each of the channels being configured to receive a conductor therein. The central bore may extend from the first port to the second port. The central bore may be configured to selectively receive studs of at least two different sizes. The central bore may be configured to selectively receive studs, for example, having respectively diameters of about ? of an inch and about 1 inch. The central bore may include an extruded toothed surface configured to secure the stud there against.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: ILSCO CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. Sweeney, Carl J. Taylor
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Patent number: D623140Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventors: Thomas H. Quinn, Jr., Thomas M. Sweeney, Carl J. Taylor
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Patent number: D660802Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventors: Thomas H. Quinn, Jr., Thomas M. Sweeney, Carl J. Taylor
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Patent number: D745846Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventor: Thomas M. Sweeney
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Patent number: D771560Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventor: Thomas M. Sweeney
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Patent number: D772801Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventor: Thomas M. Sweeney
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Patent number: D773388Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Ilsco CorporationInventor: Thomas M. Sweeney